NR 566 / NR566 Final Exam
Practice Questions & Answers with Detailed
Rationales | Advanced Pharmacology for Care of
the Family | Latest 2026–2027 Study Guide |
Chamberlain
THIS EXAM INCLUDES:
• Comprehensive NR 566 final exam practice questions
• Correct answers with detailed rationales
• Clinical case-based pharmacology scenarios
• High-yield medication classes and therapeutic guidelines
• Drug mechanisms of action, indications, contraindications, and adverse effects
• Drug interactions, black box warnings, and monitoring parameters
• Safe prescribing principles for advanced practice nurses
• Patient education and evidence-based pharmacotherapy review
• Clear explanations to reinforce clinical decision-making
,NR 566 / NR566 Final Exam Practice Questions & Answers
with Detailed Rationales | Advanced Pharmacology for Care
of the Family | Latest 2026–2027 Study Guide | Chamberlain
1. What is the first-line treatment for Chlamydia in adolescents and
adults?
• A) Azithromycin 1g orally single dose
• B) Doxycycline 100 mg orally BID for 7 days
• C) Levofloxacin 500 mg orally daily for 7 days
• D) Ceftriaxone 500 mg IM single dose
Answer: B
Rationale: Doxycycline 100 mg orally BID for 7 days is the first-line
treatment. Azithromycin and Levofloxacin are alternative therapies.
2. Which of the following is an alternative therapy for Chlamydia
treatment?
• A) Doxycycline 100 mg orally BID for 7 days
• B) Ceftriaxone 500 mg IM single dose
• C) Azithromycin 1g orally in a single dose
• D) Metronidazole 500 mg orally BID for 7 days
Answer: C
Rationale: Azithromycin 1g orally single dose and Levofloxacin 500 mg daily
for 7 days are alternative therapies for Chlamydia.
Section 2: Gonococcal Urethritis Treatment
3. When Chlamydial infection has NOT been excluded in a patient with
uncomplicated gonococcal urethritis, what is the recommended
treatment regimen?
,• A) Ceftriaxone 500 mg IM single dose only
• B) Gentamicin 240 mg IM + Azithromycin 2g orally single dose
• C) Ceftriaxone 500 mg IM single dose + Doxycycline 100 mg orally BID
for 7 days
• D) Cefixime 800 mg orally single dose
Answer: C
Rationale: When Chlamydia has not been excluded, treatment is Ceftriaxone
500 mg IM single dose plus Doxycycline 100 mg orally BID for 7 days to cover
both infections.
4. Which of the following is an alternative therapy for uncomplicated
gonococcal urethritis?
• A) Ceftriaxone 500 mg IM + Doxycycline 100 mg BID for 7 days
• B) Gentamicin 240 mg IM + Azithromycin 2g orally single dose
• C) Doxycycline 100 mg orally BID for 7 days
• D) Azithromycin 1g orally single dose
Answer: B
Rationale: Alternative therapies include Gentamicin 240 mg IM +
Azithromycin 2g orally, or Cefixime 800 mg orally as a single dose.
Section 3: Bacterial Vaginosis
5. A patient is diagnosed with Bacterial Vaginosis. Which of the
following is an appropriate treatment option?
• A) Metronidazole 500 mg orally BID for 7 days
• B) Doxycycline 100 mg orally BID for 7 days
• C) Ceftriaxone 500 mg IM single dose
• D) Acyclovir 400 mg orally TID for 7-10 days
, Answer: A
Rationale: Bacterial Vaginosis can be treated with Metronidazole 500 mg
orally BID for 7 days, Metronidazole gel 0.75%, or Clindamycin vaginal cream
2%.
6. What is the correct dosing for Clindamycin vaginal cream for
Bacterial Vaginosis?
• A) One full applicator intravaginal, once a day for 5 days
• B) One full applicator intravaginal, at bedtime for 7 days
• C) One full applicator intravaginal, BID for 7 days
• D) One full applicator intravaginal, once a day for 10 days
Answer: B
Rationale: Clindamycin vaginal cream 2% is administered as one full
applicator intravaginally at bedtime for 7 days.
Section 4: Herpes Simplex Virus
7. What is the recommended treatment duration for Acyclovir in a first
clinical episode of Herpes Simplex Virus?
• A) 3-5 days
• B) 7-10 days
• C) 14 days
• D) 21 days
Answer: B
Rationale: For first clinical episode of HSV, Acyclovir 400 mg orally TID is
given for 7-10 days.
8. Which medication and dose is appropriate for first clinical episode
of Herpes Simplex Virus?
Practice Questions & Answers with Detailed
Rationales | Advanced Pharmacology for Care of
the Family | Latest 2026–2027 Study Guide |
Chamberlain
THIS EXAM INCLUDES:
• Comprehensive NR 566 final exam practice questions
• Correct answers with detailed rationales
• Clinical case-based pharmacology scenarios
• High-yield medication classes and therapeutic guidelines
• Drug mechanisms of action, indications, contraindications, and adverse effects
• Drug interactions, black box warnings, and monitoring parameters
• Safe prescribing principles for advanced practice nurses
• Patient education and evidence-based pharmacotherapy review
• Clear explanations to reinforce clinical decision-making
,NR 566 / NR566 Final Exam Practice Questions & Answers
with Detailed Rationales | Advanced Pharmacology for Care
of the Family | Latest 2026–2027 Study Guide | Chamberlain
1. What is the first-line treatment for Chlamydia in adolescents and
adults?
• A) Azithromycin 1g orally single dose
• B) Doxycycline 100 mg orally BID for 7 days
• C) Levofloxacin 500 mg orally daily for 7 days
• D) Ceftriaxone 500 mg IM single dose
Answer: B
Rationale: Doxycycline 100 mg orally BID for 7 days is the first-line
treatment. Azithromycin and Levofloxacin are alternative therapies.
2. Which of the following is an alternative therapy for Chlamydia
treatment?
• A) Doxycycline 100 mg orally BID for 7 days
• B) Ceftriaxone 500 mg IM single dose
• C) Azithromycin 1g orally in a single dose
• D) Metronidazole 500 mg orally BID for 7 days
Answer: C
Rationale: Azithromycin 1g orally single dose and Levofloxacin 500 mg daily
for 7 days are alternative therapies for Chlamydia.
Section 2: Gonococcal Urethritis Treatment
3. When Chlamydial infection has NOT been excluded in a patient with
uncomplicated gonococcal urethritis, what is the recommended
treatment regimen?
,• A) Ceftriaxone 500 mg IM single dose only
• B) Gentamicin 240 mg IM + Azithromycin 2g orally single dose
• C) Ceftriaxone 500 mg IM single dose + Doxycycline 100 mg orally BID
for 7 days
• D) Cefixime 800 mg orally single dose
Answer: C
Rationale: When Chlamydia has not been excluded, treatment is Ceftriaxone
500 mg IM single dose plus Doxycycline 100 mg orally BID for 7 days to cover
both infections.
4. Which of the following is an alternative therapy for uncomplicated
gonococcal urethritis?
• A) Ceftriaxone 500 mg IM + Doxycycline 100 mg BID for 7 days
• B) Gentamicin 240 mg IM + Azithromycin 2g orally single dose
• C) Doxycycline 100 mg orally BID for 7 days
• D) Azithromycin 1g orally single dose
Answer: B
Rationale: Alternative therapies include Gentamicin 240 mg IM +
Azithromycin 2g orally, or Cefixime 800 mg orally as a single dose.
Section 3: Bacterial Vaginosis
5. A patient is diagnosed with Bacterial Vaginosis. Which of the
following is an appropriate treatment option?
• A) Metronidazole 500 mg orally BID for 7 days
• B) Doxycycline 100 mg orally BID for 7 days
• C) Ceftriaxone 500 mg IM single dose
• D) Acyclovir 400 mg orally TID for 7-10 days
, Answer: A
Rationale: Bacterial Vaginosis can be treated with Metronidazole 500 mg
orally BID for 7 days, Metronidazole gel 0.75%, or Clindamycin vaginal cream
2%.
6. What is the correct dosing for Clindamycin vaginal cream for
Bacterial Vaginosis?
• A) One full applicator intravaginal, once a day for 5 days
• B) One full applicator intravaginal, at bedtime for 7 days
• C) One full applicator intravaginal, BID for 7 days
• D) One full applicator intravaginal, once a day for 10 days
Answer: B
Rationale: Clindamycin vaginal cream 2% is administered as one full
applicator intravaginally at bedtime for 7 days.
Section 4: Herpes Simplex Virus
7. What is the recommended treatment duration for Acyclovir in a first
clinical episode of Herpes Simplex Virus?
• A) 3-5 days
• B) 7-10 days
• C) 14 days
• D) 21 days
Answer: B
Rationale: For first clinical episode of HSV, Acyclovir 400 mg orally TID is
given for 7-10 days.
8. Which medication and dose is appropriate for first clinical episode
of Herpes Simplex Virus?
